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EPA/OPPTS RIN: 2070-AJ34 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Test Rule; Nonylphenol (NP) and its Ethoxylates (NPE) 
Abstract: This rulemaking proceeding was initiated in response to a citizen's petition filed in June 2007 under section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requesting that EPA require manufacturers and importers of nonylphenol (NP) and nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) to conduct certain health and safety studies under TSCA section 4. Based on its review of the information submitted in support of the petition, additional information obtained by EPA, and public comments, EPA granted the request to initiate a proceeding to require chronic aquatic toxicity testing. In order to develop a properly tailored test requirement that would provide EPA with sufficient data to make a reasoned evaluation of the environmental effects of NPEs, EPA will commence the proceeding by issuing an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) that solicits public comment on several testing issues prior to the issuance of any proposed rule. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 790 to 799   
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2603 TSCA 4   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Other  Statutory  Settlement Agreement Deadline for Signature on ANPRM.  06/30/2009 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  06/00/2009    
Additional Information: SAN No. 5187; EPA Docket information: EPA–HQ–OPPT–2007–0490
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/chemtest  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
John Schaeffer
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
7405M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-8173
Fax:202 564-4765
Email: schaeffer.john@epa.gov

Mike Mattheisen
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
7405M, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-3077
Email: mattheisen.mike@epa.gov